Guides
Parking, strollers, what to skip, and the spots kids actually love — for the venues worth a real visit.
Brandywine Park
ParkWilmington, DE
Best ages: All ages · 1-3 hours
Brandywine Zoo
Nature CenterWilmington, DE
Best ages: 1-8 · 60-90 minutes (zoo) + 30-60 minutes (playground)
Delaware Children's Museum
MuseumWilmington, DE
Best ages: 2-7 · 90 minutes - 2 hours
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
MuseumWilmington, DE
Best ages: 3-12 · 90 minutes - 2 hours
Hagley Museum & Library
MuseumWilmington, DE
Best ages: 5-12 · 1.5-2 hours
Longwood Gardens
Nature CenterKennett Square, PA
Best ages: 3+ · 2-3 hours · Worth the drive
Wilmington Riverfront
DistrictWilmington, DE
Best ages: All ages · 2-4 hours
Winterthur Museum & Gardens
MuseumWinterthur, DE
Best ages: 2-8 · 1.5-2 hours